The "dual sovereignty" of the Constitution refers to
A. the creation for the national government of both strong domestic power and strong international power.
B. the sharing of power between the national government and state governments.
C. the way it pit the legislative branch against the executive branch.
D. its provision for both a president and a vice president.
E. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: B
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A. held that euthanasia is one of the civil liberties protected by the Constitution. B. held that state laws permitting assisted suicide were unconstitutional. C. held that state laws banning physician-assisted suicide are inherently unconstitutional. D. upheld the states' rights to ban assisted suicide or mercy killing. E. denounced the states' rights to ban the practice of assisted suicide.
The congressional system of committees and subcommittees
a. permits members of Congress to more easily address issues of particular concern to their constituencies. b. makes Congress less efficient. c. forces members of Congress to become generalists, who are knowledgeable of the substance of all facets of government. d. limits the input of interest groups in the legislative process. e. facilitates the process of discussion and debate in Congress.
Iran's state organizations must conform to all of the following "divine principles" as spelled out in the constitution's preamble EXCEPT
a. the Day of Judgment. b. Khomeini's doctrine of jurist's guardianship. c. the Qur'an. d. the eventual return of the Hidden Iman. e. toleration of the People of the Book.
One-party regimes have an advantage over newly-democratized regimes when changing the model of economic development, because they _____
a. are more insulated from public opinion b. have more advanced technology and infrastructure c. are more concerned about protecting property rights d. have a greater interest in protecting domestic industries